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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.60, 624.53 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.60, 624.53 and 265.98 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.60 : 624.53 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.60/624.53 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.60x = 624.53 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.60x = 166,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,112.94/452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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